Councillor Nick O'Donnell

EHCP timeliness

From: Scrutiny Committee - Children and Families - Monday, 8th December, 2025 2.00 pm - December 08, 2025

... to address the urgent need for SEND reforms and improve EHCP timeliness, the committee resolved to urge the Executive to expedite recruitment, prioritize children in care and phase transfers, and advocate for the progression of the new special school while enhancing interim family support.

For Determination

Planning Application 14/21/0047 - Land East Of The A38, South Of Walford Cross, Monkton Heathfield

From: Planning Committee - West - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 2.00 pm - November 25, 2025

...officers will continue collaborating with the applicant to prepare for a committee meeting in Spring 2026 regarding planning application 14/21/0047 for land east of the A38, south of Walford Cross, Monkton Heathfield.

Recommendations Approved

Appeal Decisions

From: Planning Committee - West - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 2.00 pm - November 25, 2025

...the committee noted appeal decision updates and approved the recommendations.

Recommendations Approved

Planning Application 42/24/0033/NMA - Orchard Grove, Land at Comeytrowe/Trull, Taunton

From: Planning Committee - West - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 2.00 pm - November 25, 2025

...the proposed amendment received on 13 November 2024 to planning application 42/23/0016 was confirmed as non-material under Section 96A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, allowing for alterations to common infrastructure phase II at Orchard Grove.

Recommendations Approved

Mendip Local Plan Part II Limited Update – Adoption

From: Full Council - Thursday, 25th September, 2025 1.00 pm - September 25, 2025

Recommendations Approved